Chapter 0010: The Five Stages of the Physical Body
As his cultivation progressed, the storage capacity of the mysterious marks also increased significantly. From the morning until noon, the mysterious marks gradually reached saturation. A flash of brilliance emanated from his chest, and at the same time, the spiritual energy in the sky began to dissipate. Ye Chen sat on a tree branch, scanning the surroundings to ensure that no wild beasts were lurking nearby before leaping down from the branch. He then set off, sprinting through the deep mountains like a cheetah.
Nan'er is very understanding. In gratitude for Ye Wentian's kindness, she voluntarily offered to serve Ye Chen as a maid. Although Ye Wentian did not agree, he could not stop Nan'er's decision. Eventually, it was left unresolved, and Nan'er was allowed to take care of Ye Chen's daily life.
"Not expensive... not expensive... Young Master Ye wants it, I can offer it to you at cost price, five hundred gold coins." The boss trembled all over; he had just witnessed Ye Chen's display of dominance and ruthlessness and did not dare to offend him
The spiritual energy stored in the mark, which was absorbed deep in the back mountain last time, has been completely depleted over the past few days. Ye Chen ultimately underestimated the amount of spiritual energy his body could absorb. He had thought that filling the spiritual energy in the mark to its fullest would be sufficient for him to reach the fifth stage of physical body, but unexpectedly, he exhausted all the spiritual energy after awakening just a single cellular particle.
Ye Chen had been absorbing spiritual energy in the deep mountains, three hundred miles away from his cultivation site, not daring to venture further for fear of encountering an eighth-level beast, as it would be impossible to escape at that time. During the past half month, he awakened two more cellular particles, endowing him with the strength of six savage beasts. After undergoing several refinements of spiritual energy and two blood energy purifications, his cultivation level reached the peak of the fourth stage. His previously swollen muscles had contracted, yet the power contained within them was even more terrifying.
Everyone in the bird market gazed at the departing white figure, their eyes no longer reflecting the disdain and contempt of the past. Instead, there was a sense of fear. Today, Ye Chen's methods were ruthless, showing no mercy. After disappearing for half a year, he had suddenly risen from being a waste incapable of cultivation. In this Lin City, apart from a few prominent families and the city lord's mansion, who would dare to offend him
Covering a distance of three hundred li, Ye Chen did not pause for a moment, running back in one breath, drenched in sweat. As soon as he returned to the training ground, he began to practice the Overlord Fist Seal, putting forth his utmost effort with each punch
The disciples of the Zhao family, born of lesser status, soared like kites with severed strings, tracing a beautiful parabolic arc in the sky, spewing forth a blood-colored rainbow, and with a loud bang, fell before Zhao Hao.
At the last moment of the current disparity, a tiny particle awakens. Beside the six golden particles, a cellular particle gradually expands, continuously infused with spiritual energy from the mark on the chest. That cellular particle slowly grows to the size of a sesame seed, then to that of a soybean. After half an hour, it finally reaches its limit, becoming the size of a fingertip.
Ye Chen turned his head, looking at Ye Qing in surprise, and said: "Cousin, did you call me for something?"
As long as I awaken one more cellular particle, and refine it through spiritual energy and blood essence, I will be able to enter the fifth stage! Ye Chen thought, sitting cross-legged on a branch of a ten-zhang tall tree, as the spiritual energy of heaven and earth converged towards his chest, with green light spots everywhere, resembling countless fireflies dancing.
I am waiting for the master to summon me!" With that, Ye Chen cast a glance at Ye Qing and strode away with Nan'er.
Ye Chen, I will make sure you die! Ye Qing's eyes were filled with malice as he looked at Ye Chen's back, his fingers clenched so tightly that they turned pale.
Puff!
At the moment Ye Chen turned around, Ye Qing clearly saw the disdain in his eyes, which felt like a knife stabbing into her heart. Once, she had been a submissive waste in front of him, but now, facing him with such an attitude, it ignited a surge of rage within Ye Qing.
Ye Chen smiled, tossed out a bag of gold coins, and, holding the birdcage, turned to leave with Nan'er, who looked somewhat dazed yet excited.
After Ye Chen finished speaking, with a shake of his arm, the body of the Zhao family's illegitimate disciple flew into the air. A bronze-colored fist sliced through the air, causing the airflow to hum, and with a loud bang, it struck his abdomen.
However, although it is the efficacy of the blood fungus, it is greatly related to Nan'er’s constitution. Once, Ye Chen heard Ye Wentian mention Nan'er. Seven years ago, during an outing, Ye Wentian encountered Nan'er under a nanmu tree in the mountains. Seeing her pitiable state, he took her back with him. At that time, Nan'er was not yet four years old. Ye Wentian discovered that Nan'er had a special constitution, and being young and vulnerable, he kept her by his side and cared for her as if she were his own daughter
"You... you have ruined my dantian..." The voice of the Zhao family's illegitimate disciple was filled with immense resentment and deep despair. Pfft! Another mouthful of fresh blood was spat out, and with his eyes closed, he fainted.
Ye Chen grinned, stroked his chin, and said: "With your talent, you will never be able to break through to the Secret Realm of the Sea of Fate. The dantian is dispensable for you, utterly useless." After speaking, Ye Chen turned and walked to the bird vendor's stall, pointing at the cage containing a colorful little bird, and asked: "Boss, how much did I pay for this bird?"
At that moment, the mysterious mark on the chest emitted a slight warmth, and pure spiritual energy surged forth, rapidly flowing into the limbs and meridians. It then flowed into the muscles, refining them again and again. Under the refinement of the spiritual energy, the muscles became increasingly full and resilient, containing a powerful explosive force
Now, within his body, there are four golden cellular particles, each of which, upon exploding, transforms into a golden particle. This signifies the awakening of the power of a savage beast
The Guo family has not made any significant moves; it is merely a few servants. Provoking the young master of the Ye family should not have been done, and thus no one came forward to support them
Once again awakening the power of a savage beast, perhaps awakening the power of three savage beasts, after refining my body through blood and energy, I will be able to directly enter the fifth stage of bone refining!
After nine weeks, the spiritual energy automatically ceased, no longer refining the muscles, but instead converging directly towards a cellular particle, continuously drilling into it. During these days of cultivation, that cellular particle had already reached the brink of explosion, and now, after absorbing a large amount of spiritual energy, it finally burst open. The vigorous blood energy filled every inch of the body, and the physical form was once again refined, with the muscles becoming even more resilient. That cellular particle had already reached the brink of explosion, and now, after absorbing a large amount of spiritual energy, it finally burst open. The vigorous blood energy filled every inch of the body, and the physical form was once again refined, with the muscles becoming even more resilient.
You! Ye Qing's face turned ashen, pointing at Ye Chen, unable to utter a word. He felt a surge of blood rising in his chest, nearly spitting it out. He had an impulse to rush forward and tear Ye Chen apart, but reason told him that the current Ye Chen might not be any weaker than he was when he had just stepped into the sixth stage. Angered, his body trembled several times, his expression fierce, and he said: "I will report this matter to the family head, and the family head will punish you accordingly"
In this year's family martial arts competition at the end of the year, I must win the championship and obtain the low-grade supreme spirit medicine. Although I cannot use it, it is an invaluable treasure for Nan'er, which could allow her to break through the peak of the fifth stage and enter the sixth stage of the marrow refining realm
The spiritual energy contained in a low-grade supreme elixir is roughly equivalent to the total amount stored in Ye Chen's current mysterious mark. Last time, Nan'er consumed the Blood Mushroom Soup, and within this half month, she forcefully elevated her strength from the fourth stage to the peak of the fifth stage
Stop! Ye Qing shouted
Since the day Ye Chen returned to the Ye family from the bird market, three days have passed, yet the head of the Ye family has not summoned him. The Zhao family has also shown no significant reaction. The entire situation is one where they are in the wrong from the outset, and it was a member of the Zhao family who struck first, thinking they could easily bully a waste. However, they did not expect to be outmatched and ended up being beaten half to death, thus they can only swallow their grievances.
Ye Chen allowed the mark on his chest to absorb spiritual energy while he contemplated.
"You can't just leave like this!" Ye Qing glared at Ye Chen and said angrily, "Do you know what trouble your actions today will bring to our Ye family?"
He spread his arms and legs, and the sound of his joints cracking echoed throughout his body. Each movement generated a swift flow of air, accompanied by a continuous buzzing sound. His punches were fierce and exuded an overwhelming presence. The roar of a tyrant intertwined with the sound of air being shattered, resonating throughout the entire training ground. The fallen leaves around him were swept up by the powerful winds, forming swirling ribbons in the air.
With the Overlord Fist Seal, Ye Chen executed it over a hundred times in succession. When his physical strength was exhausted, he delivered his final punch, coming to a standstill, his body slightly trembling.
A warm sensation emanated from the mark on his chest, and spiritual energy surged into his body. Ye Chen quickly sat down; there was no need for him to guide it. The spiritual energy released from the mark automatically refined his muscles, completing nine cycles each time before coming to a halt. In a vague sense, Ye Chen felt that he was on the verge of a breakthrough
In recent days, on m.hetushu.com, Ye Chen has been diligently cultivating in the back mountain as usual. With his current strength, those black iron weights are no longer suitable for his training. However, the Overlord Fist can quickly deplete his stamina. In the vast forest, Ye Chen's figure resembles that of a fierce lion, exuding an aura of dominance. As he swings his arms, phantoms appear, and the air within a foot around him converges towards his fists. With each punch thrown, the air vibrates, producing sounds akin to a mighty overlord roaring.
Ye Chen seemed tireless, practicing the Overlord Fist Seal again and again, and after an entire afternoon, he finally exhausted the last bit of his physical strength. His body was drenched in sweat, his hair and clothes completely soaked, and his chest heaved as he gasped for breath.
Half a month's time has swiftly passed. During this period, Ye Chen would enter the depths of the back mountain every three days to gather spiritual energy, and then return to cultivate. Along the way, he encountered a few Level 6 beasts, but he killed them all, which can be considered as having experienced danger without peril, as he did not encounter any stronger foes.
"What does my cousin want?" Ye Chen's gaze was sharp as he stared directly into Ye Qing's eyes. "Does my cousin think that the members of the Ye family deserve to be bullied by others? You, Ye Qing, can afford to lose that person, but I, Ye Chen, cannot afford to lose!"
The swirling air around suddenly exploded, causing the gathered band of leaves to burst apart with a loud bang, filling the sky with falling leaves, each fluttering gracefully.
In two months, it will be the end of the year. Every year at the end of the year, the major families in Lincheng hold a martial arts competition for their disciples. The top three winners will receive rewards in the form of spiritual herbs. In previous years, the first-place reward for the Ye family's end-of-year martial arts competition was merely a low-grade upper-tier spiritual herb. However, this time, Ye Chen heard that the family is offering a low-grade top-tier spiritual herb as the first-place prize, which has made every young disciple of the Ye family envious.
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